In 2006, Fidel Castro yielded power over Cuba to his younger brother Raul, making him the first new president of the island nation in nearly five decades. Raul has ushered in many changes and reforms, including allowing open criticism of the government, lifting the ban on personal electronics, and allowing farmers to purchase their own equipment. This timely work weaves together expert analysis with narrative accounts from current Cuban citizens to explore the economic, political, legal, and social changes occurring in Cuba under Raul Castro's presidency. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.…mehr
In 2006, Fidel Castro yielded power over Cuba to his younger brother Raul, making him the first new president of the island nation in nearly five decades. Raul has ushered in many changes and reforms, including allowing open criticism of the government, lifting the ban on personal electronics, and allowing farmers to purchase their own equipment. This timely work weaves together expert analysis with narrative accounts from current Cuban citizens to explore the economic, political, legal, and social changes occurring in Cuba under Raul Castro's presidency. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Harlan Abrahams, a Denver-based writer, lawyer, and former law professor, has published many scholarly articles and written several novels, one of which has been optioned for a movie to be shot on location in Havana. He has traveled to Cuba many times since 1998.
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Table of Contents Preface by Harlan Abrahams Preface by Arturo Lopez-Levy PART I-TWO NEW PRESIDENTS 1. Arturo and Raúl 2. Pedro, Carlos and Raúl 3. Raúl and Rody PART II-THE NEW CUBA 4. The Economy in the New Cuba 5. Politics in the New Cuba 6. The Rule of Law in the New Cuba PART III-THE FUTURE OF CUBA 7. Silly Fantasies 8. A Detour to Russia? 9. The Chinese Model, Europe and Brazil PART IV-THE NEW CONVERGENCE 10. Making Space 11. Fits and Starts 12. The Path to Reform Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface by Harlan Abrahams Preface by Arturo Lopez-Levy PART I-TWO NEW PRESIDENTS 1. Arturo and Raúl 2. Pedro, Carlos and Raúl 3. Raúl and Rody PART II-THE NEW CUBA 4. The Economy in the New Cuba 5. Politics in the New Cuba 6. The Rule of Law in the New Cuba PART III-THE FUTURE OF CUBA 7. Silly Fantasies 8. A Detour to Russia? 9. The Chinese Model, Europe and Brazil PART IV-THE NEW CONVERGENCE 10. Making Space 11. Fits and Starts 12. The Path to Reform Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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